Nature and Scope of Position: This is a management position requiring in-depth, comprehensive technical, communication, and management skills and abilities in accounting principles and practices. It will require applying comprehensive knowledge and skills to effectively handle unique situations and important projects. Directs the work of managers and has functional responsibility for directing department. Works under limited supervision; acts independently on original tasks of an advanced, non-routine nature. Errors cause significant disruption to operations and / or major costs.

General Summary: The Controller provides corporate Accounting and Finance department strategic planning and oversight, under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer. This corporate position directs and manages all operations of the Accounting and Finance Department, including problem resolution, report generation, and data analysis. In addition, the following are also to be accomplished: reviews all accounting records and takes a lead role in accounting systems development, audits, and special projects; advises management on issues related to compliance, legal regulations, and company objectives; oversees the selection, training, development, and discipline of staff.

Oversees the management of all functional areas within the accounting staff

Manages and supervises subordinate Accounting and Finance staff

Understands and supervises all corporate accounting functions

Ensures the correct and accurate preparation and submission of all corporate financial reports to management and governmental agencies, as required

Works closely with officers, executives, auditors, and customers (internal and external) to provide financial advice and interpretation of data

Ensures budget, financial, and general ledger reviews, reconciliations, and reports are conducted and completed

Coordinates and participates in government and public audits with appropriate representatives

Assumes the lead role in developing, modifying, reviewing, and implementing accounting systems, reporting methods and controls, and policies and procedures

Ensures the completion of special Accounting and Finance projects

Maintain financial records that include all corporate tax-related activities and audits and all asset accounting and records

Interface and coordinate with the Contract Management personnel, to ensure proper contract administration policies, practices, processes, and procedures are implemented

Responsible for developing and processing payments for all GSA related contracts (IFF payments), quarterly sales and use taxes, local and county taxes and working directly with tax accountant on annual State and Federal taxes.

All other duties, as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Skills and Abilities:

Able to work independently and precisely, while providing supervision and direction to managers and other subordinates, in a fast-paced, and often stressful environment

Able to exercise independent discretion and judgment when executing tasks

Able to handle sensitive/ confidential information in accordance with applicable standards

Able to learn new systems and procedures in a minimal amount of time

Able to lead and take the initiative

Able to use and display effective written and oral communication skills

Able to effectively interact with and relate to customers, subcontractors, and related corporate staff

Able to complete assignments within deadlines, which may require occasional late evening/weekend support

Knowledge:

Advanced knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practices

Advanced knowledge of mathematics applications frequently and commonly used in accounting and finance activities

Knowledge of human nature as an appropriate item for motivating team members to achieve positive results

An in-depth knowledge of accounting and finance principles rules and regulations that allows for meticulous attention to detail

Knowledge of and skill in computers and the computer systems designed to manage our accounting and finance responsibilities particularly MS Excel.